The tale
began in the
60s when The Scorpions from Manchester, England had a number one hit in
Holland with 'Hello Josephine' in 1965. It stayed in the Radio Veronica
charts for no less than 33 weeks!. More success followed with hits such
as 'Ann Louise', 'Greensleeves' and 'Baby Baby Balla Balla'. All three
entered the Top Twenty.

During
their heyday
The Scorpions appeared with Golden Earrings on the 'Tiener Top Show'
and their proudest moment was playing alongside The Everly Brothers and
The Supremes on the ‘Grand Gala Du Disque’ show in
1965.

The song
they will
always be remembered for is undoubtedly ‘Hello
Josephine’.
It re-entered the charts and got into the Top Ten in 1977, after a
Scorpions reunion appearance on a TV show called ‘The Day the
Music Died’. This was followed two weeks later by an
appearance
on ‘Top Pop‘.

The
renewed interest
in the group resulted in another album in 1978 called ‘My Own
Way
to Rock’ on the Telstar label. The Scorpions were preparing
to
return to Holland in 1984 but tragically, lead-singer Peter Lewis died
of cancer.

The
present line-up includes three members from 1965. They are:-

Lead
singer and lead guitarist Graham Lee
who played with the Scorpions during the 60s and 70s. Graham has also
played with Billy J. Kramer and Wayne Fontana but considers several
great years with Hermans Hermits, led by Barry Whitwam, to be one of
the highlights of his career.

Tom
Unthank on drums and Roy Smithson
on keyboards, both played during the 60s and 70s with the Scorpions on
many TV shows, gigs and recordings. Tom has been the resident drummer
in a Manchester night-club for many years. He has also played drums for
many top artists.

As well
as playing on keyboards, Roy has provided the high harmonies on most of
the Scorpions recordings and gigs.

Diccon
Hubbard
on bass guitar is a welcome addition to the band. He brings with him a
wealth of experience and has played with Wayne Fontana, Billy J. Kramer
and Dave Berry to mention a few.

Fans
will be delighted to know that the Scorpions are making a new album due
for release in early 2011.

The
Scorpions (UK) in 1977 bij Veronica op TV: The day that musique died.

Periode
1977 - 1979

Periode 2006 - 2009:

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Periode
2010

Graham Lee of the Scorpions: "We
are pleased to announce the release of our new cd - 'The End
of
The Tail' and would like to thank all those who placed advance
orders and advise that we have started to send them across to Holland
so you will receive them, soon".
Guestplayers: Ben Brekelmans on bass and Ruud Wegman on harmonica